CLINICS

Antenatal Clinics

If you think you may be pregnant, please see the doctor who you wish to look after you through the pregnancy so that your antenatal care can be arranged.

Smoking Cessation

If you require help and advice to enable you to give up smoking please book an appointment with our practice nurses.

Anticoagulation

The anticoagulation clinic is held twice weekly for any patients requiring regular INR checks. The clinic is run by Maureen Lewis. Please ask at reception for more details.

Asthma/Chronic Obstrusive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Clinic

This clinic is run by Maureen Lewis. The purpose of the clinic is to regularly review our asthmatic patients so that as far as possible we can prevent serious asthma attacks.

We encourage any patient who is receiving medication for asthma to attend the asthma/COPD clinic. Please ask the receptionist for details.

Diabetic Clinic

The diabetic clinic complement includes Drs Wells and Lee and nurse Anglela Graham. We aim to review most of our diabetic patients in the diabetic clinic, thereby reducing the need for patients to attend hospital out-patient clinics. Please ask the receptionist for details.

Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)/Stroke Clinic

This clinic is for patients with heart disease, for example those patients who have suffered a heart attack or angina. Patients are invited to the clinic every six months where their condition and current medication is reviewed. This clinic is run by practice nurse Maureen Lewis and Dr Wells.

Child Health Clinic

We hold weekly child health clinics. These are run by our health visitors in conjunction with Dr Giles and Dr Magara. All children are examined at eight weeks. Written invitations are sent out shortly before the clinics are held.

Well Woman Clinic

The well woman clinic is run by practice nurse Maureen Lewis. Appointments can be made for cervical smears, to discuss hormone replacement therapy, and for general health checks.

Well Man Clinic

If you would like a health/lifestyle check, please make an appointment with our practice nurses.

Family Planning Clinic

Practice nurse Maureen Lewis runs a family planning clinic, at which she can offer pill checks, Depo-Provera plus reviews, high vaginal swabs and chlamydia screens. She also issues Levonelle for emergency contraception and carries out coil checks (six weeks post insertion and annual reviews).

Cryotherapy Clinic

This is for the treatment of warts, small skin tags and verrucae. The affected area is frozen with liquid nitrogen. This treatment is not recommended for children under 12 years. The clinic is held monthly. Please see a doctor first for referral to this clinic.

Weight Management

Our nurses are able to offer weight management advice and support. Please book at reception.

OTHER SERVICES

Contraception

Advice is provided by all the partners on all methods of contraception. As with all our services, it is completely confidential. Teenagers are welcome, again in total confidence. Emergency contraception is available and should be started as soon as possible but certainly within 72 hours.

Cervical Smears

We recommend that all our female patients should have a smear performed from age 25 to 65 years. You will be contacted as per the local recall programme. The purpose of this test is to prevent cancer of the cervix. The procedure is normally carried out by the practice nurses. Please make an appointment at reception.

Well Man Checks/General Health Checks

Please make an appointment at reception.

Travel Vaccinations

Our nurses offer a full advisory service for those travelling abroad. Please enquire reception two to three months before you are due to travel.

Minor Surgery

We offer a wide range of minor surgical procedures at the surgery. You should consult a doctor about any moles, lumps or bumps that concern you, as these may be suitable for removal at the surgery.

Flu Vaccination

This is recommended for everyone over 65 years of age, and for patients with chronic medical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, chest or kidney problems. It is carried out between October and December each year. Please book in with the nurse.

SERVICES AVAILABLE DURING CORE HOURS (8.00am TO 6.30pm) UNDER THE NHS CONTRACT

Core services

• General management of medical conditions


• Health promotion advice


• Emergency care if appropriate


• Referral for other services, if appropriate


• Urgently required care for temporary residents

Additional Services

• Cervical screening


• Contraceptive services


• Vaccinations and immunisations


• Child health surveillance


• Maternity services


• Minor surgery procedures

In addition

• Registered patients aged 16-75 who have not been seen for three years may request a consultation


• Registered patients aged over 75 years who have not been seen in the previous 12 months may request a consultation

(If you are unable to attend the surgery for these checks because of your medical condition a home visit may be arranged.)

Private Medical Services

Some services are not covered by the NHS and therefore a charge will be made. This includes private insurance forms and various special examinations for employment, driving etc.

A full list of these services is displayed in the surgery together with the current standard charges.

HILLVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE EQUIPMENT FUND

This fund exists purely for the benefit of our patients. Suitable equipment for purchase includes syringe drivers for terminal care, nebulisers for treatment of severe chest problems, and equipment for the treatment room.

If you would like to make a donation, please see one of the office staff. Cheques should be made payable to Hillview Medical Centre; cash donations will be accepted over the reception desk.